A review by zosiablue
Rosewater by Tade Thompson

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Ah man the story is so cool and inventive - aliens invade via some mycological ideaspace & there's now a secret police force full of psychics who use the ideaspace to read minds & kick ass, in Nigeria. The US hasn't been heard from in 45 years! But the main character is so sexist and obnoxious and uncharming that it's almost unbearable to read. The author is clear that the MC isn't necessarily likable and is way flawed, but it just didn't land and ruined the story for me. I won't keep reading the trilogy. 
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